Apens @ West Felton C Of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
Apens @ West Felton C Of E School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Felton C Of E School Grimpo Road, West Felton, SY11 4JR
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Apens @ West Felton C Of E School among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Apens @ West Felton C Of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Apens @ West Felton C Of E School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Apens @ West Felton C Of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| British Ironwork Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Navigation Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Knockin Shop Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Fairhaven Camping Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Original Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Wild Bushcraft Company Ltd Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Little Dairy Ltd Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Apens @ West Felton C Of E School
What is Apens @ West Felton C Of E School's food hygiene rating?
Apens @ West Felton C Of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 27 November 2023.
Is Apens @ West Felton C Of E School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apens @ West Felton C Of E School last inspected?
Apens @ West Felton C Of E School was last inspected on 27 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Apens @ West Felton C Of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apens @ West Felton C Of E School compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Apens @ West Felton C Of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Apens @ West Felton C Of E School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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